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raCe Chemnitz

September 26, 2027 · 12:00 PMChemnitz, Saxony, Germany

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Race Day

57°F

48–63°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

98ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

raCe Chemnitz is a half marathon and 10K held in the Chemnitzer Stadtpark and first run on 27 September 2026. The half marathon covers several laps of the Heinrich-Sturm-Weg along the historic marathon route, and the 10K is a flat, fast loop through the park, both starting and finishing at Scheffelstraße. Lauf-KulTour Chemnitz e.V. organizes the weekend, which also includes a 500 m Bambini run and a 1 km YoungStars run for children. The 2027 edition is set for the weekend of 25-26 September, with the runs on Sunday, and registration opens in spring 2027. The 2026 field was limited to 1,000 runners across all distances.

Previous edition results — 2026

Entry Methods: Online registration through Baer-Service at baer-service.de/anmeldung/RAC
Bib transfers go through the Startplatzbörse by emailing info@race-chemnitz.de
Eligibility: 2026 half marathon: born 2010 or earlier
2026 10K: born 2012 or earlier
Required Documents: Registration confirmation email (digital copy is fine) for bib pickup on race day
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Withdrawals are not possible under the participation terms, so no refund applies if you do not start

01: Finish closes at 15:00 (2026 schedule)
02: 2026 start times: half marathon 12:00, 10K 10:15, YoungStars 09:45, Bambini 09:30
03: The 2026 YoungStars 1 km run cost 5 EUR; the Bambini 500 m run had no fee
04: The 2026 field was limited to 1,000 runners across all distances
05: No pacers were planned for 2026
06: Aid stations sit roughly every 2.5-2.7 km, with water, cola, isotonic drink and fruit
07: Free bag storage, changing rooms and showers are at the Feel Good Club next to the Stadtpark

Questions about the raCe Chemnitz 2027

When is the raCe Chemnitz 2027?

Sunday, September 26, 2027.

Where is the raCe Chemnitz?

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany.

What time does the raCe Chemnitz start?

The race starts at 12:00 PM, local time.

How do I enter the raCe Chemnitz 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration through Baer-Service at baer-service.de/anmeldung/RAC; Bib transfers go through the Startplatzbörse by emailing info@race-chemnitz.de.

How much does the raCe Chemnitz 2027 cost?

Half Marathon: €35. 10K: €20.

What is the raCe Chemnitz elevation gain?

30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the raCe Chemnitz course like?

It passes Chemnitzer Stadtpark, Heinrich-Sturm-Weg and Scheffelstraße.

What is the weather like at the raCe Chemnitz?

Race-day temperatures are usually 9–17 °C (48–63 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the raCe Chemnitz results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

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